Can\u2019t find a job after uni? Struggling to find a role that\u2019s a good fit for your skills?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University and college courses are great for teaching you all about an expert subject but if there\u2019s one thing no course can prepare you for, it\u2019s finding a job. When you step into the world of work, the only person who can propel you forward is you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With that said, there are a few common pitfalls people fall into as well as opportunities they don\u2019t realise they have. Today we\u2019d like to discuss both, and help give you a springboard to launch your career from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s easy to assume that getting your degree is the be all and end all of getting a job after uni – particularly if you have a good final grade from a prestigious institution. In reality that piece of paper is just the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to get a good job after graduating from college, you\u2019ll have to prove that you can do the work asked of you and that means having either a great portfolio or some first rate experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, that\u2019s not to say don\u2019t apply for entry-level roles without either of those but rather that you should spend as much of your time as possible developing your CV and portfolio to make yourself more appealing to potential employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re really struggling to find entry-level roles, consider taking on internships. If it\u2019s appropriate to your field, you might even consider creating something as an example of your skills. You might also take on freelance work as a way of earning money while building up your portfolio (but always make sure to check with your clients before putting any work you do for them in your portfolio).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re just scrolling through Indeed and applying for jobs, then it\u2019s time to rethink your approach. In 2025 there are countless avenues for getting yourself in front of potential employers and you should be utilising as many of them as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First and foremost, make yourself a LinkedIn. Employers are always posting opportunities on there and it\u2019s a great place to build a network. Once you\u2019ve done that, make sure to connect with people on there – even if that\u2019s just with friends and family, you never know who might be able to present you with an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for finding roles, you should also try a variety of job websites – both established and new. Established sites can be great because they bring in many employers but they\u2019re also flooded market places. If you can find newer sites, then you have the chance to be part of a smaller pool of talent, potentially helping to nudge you towards the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to make good money out of the gate and you\u2019re not so worried about job security, then startups are absolutely the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Startup companies – particularly in the tech space – tend to offer higher wages to a smaller pool of talent. That said, they\u2019re less likely to attract people with lots of experience because, ten years into their career, most people are in a position where they need some job security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re getting your first job after university, then you have the potential to really give your career a boost. Even if that job only lasts a year or two, the work you do for that company will represent invaluable experience later on when you\u2019re searching for a more consistent, stable role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All told, getting a job at a startup has the potential to increase your earnings by a factor of \u00a310-\u00a320K if you find the right company. And once you\u2019ve had a job at that level, it\u2019ll be even easier to find other well-paid roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If all that sounds a little worrying to you then remember that now more than ever is the time to take risks. As you go through your career, you\u2019re likely to build up responsibilities. Whether it\u2019s a mortgage on a house, a family, or just your car insurance, most people accumulate more and more reasons to need a stable income. If ever there was a time to experiment and take risks, then it\u2019s now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So if you\u2019re stressing about how to get a job after university, just remember that your degree is far from the be all and end all of opportunities. It\u2019s a great starting point, but now\u2019s the time to go out and really prove yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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